The recent scandal at Penn State University is both shocking and troubling. That high level officials of a such a prestigious university would allegedly overlook or cover-up allegations of the sexual abuse of a child is truly reprehensible. Notwithstanding the intense media coverage of these events, each of those accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
Texas Rangers Investigation Reminds Employers to Adopt Formal Policies Against Surreptitious Recordings
The Fort Worth Star Telegram has reported that the Texas Rangers are investigating the leak of Manager Ron Washington’s pre-game speech to the team before Game 7 of the World Series. The speech was reportedly taped by a member of the clubhouse staff and then leaked to JoeSportsFan.com. You can listen to the
Implicit Bias Science Interesting, But is it Predictive of Discriminatory Behavior?
Last week I was in Seattle attending the ABA’s 5th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference. While there have been a number of interesting and informative sessions, I wanted pass along an interesting demonstration that was done by Dr. Anthony Greenwald to demonstrate implicit bias (i.e., the internal, subconscious stereotypes we all allegedly have from
One Reason Employers Settle Employment Disputes
Herman Cain is in the news for all the wrong reasons. During his tenure at the National Restaurant Association the Association apparently settled two complaints of sexual harassment involving Cain.
I have no idea what the underlying allegations were against Cain or whether the settlements were made to avoid inconvenience and buy peace or because the
ABA’s 5th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference Starts Wednesday
By the time most of you read this, I will be headed to Seattle for the ABA’s 5th Annual Labor and Employment Law Conference. Attended this year by approximately 1,300 labor and employment attorneys from across the country, the ABA’s conference provides some of the most comprehensive coverage of current developments in U.S. labor
Fortune Cookie Says, “Little Blogging Activity During Ranger’s World Series Bid”
Some of you may have noticed that my regular blogging activity has been less-regular. With the Texas Rangers winning the American League Championship to advance to the World Series and a number of key depositions I’ve been preparing for and taking, time dedicated to the blog is in short supply. I hope to return to
A Most Ridiculous Employment Regulation
@RussellCawyer FMLA “Family and Medical Leave Act”
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NLRB Postpone Implementation Date for Notice of Rights Poster
I suggested that employers should wait until November 14, 2011 (the implementation deadline) to post the new regulatory-requirement posting on employees’ NLRB rights because of several lawsuits seeking to enjoin the requirement.
The Board has now postponed the initial posting deadline until January 31, 2012 "to allow for further education and outreach." I’m not sure
Banning E-Cigarettes in the Workplace –an Update.
One of the most popular posts (i.e., most read) I’ve written is one I published two years ago on whether employer can or should ban the use of e-cigarettes in the workplace. Some employers have gone so far as to implement the complete ban on the use of all products containing nicotine –both during and after work.
Large Texas Employer Announces it Will Not Consider Applicants for Employment Who Use Products with Nicotine
One of North Texas’ largest employers announced that it will not longer hire or consider for hire any individual who uses any nicotine product (i.e., cigarettes, nicotine gum or patches, chewing tobacco or electronic cigarettes). Baylor Health Care Systems announced its new policy on the careers page of its website stating:
